The Bargoed May Fair returned on Saturday 9th May and over 3,300 people visited the town centre.
Many families and friends of all ages enjoyed the event and everything it had to offer; there was a great selection of stalls selling food and drink, quirky movie vehicles, and lots of children’s activities including an array of funfair rides. An abundance of free activities also filled the high street with giant inflatable and traditional games, donkey rides, craft workshops and tv and film mascot lookalikes, all entertaining the crowds.
The fair drove footfall and new visitors to the town centre, a key goal of these events. It was the fifth event in the 2026 events programme, and an enjoyable day for everyone involved.
Bargoed will next be host to the Bargoed Summer Music Festival on Saturday 11th July 2026 – another key date to help support local businesses. These events are raising the profile of our towns and introducing visitors to the selection of local businesses that are available, hopefully creating repeat visits.
The next county borough event in the diary is Risca Beach FEASTival on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June 2026. Check out Visit Caerphilly via the website and socials and for full details.
So far this year the five events held (The Big Welsh Festival, Bargoed Spring Fair, Ystrad Mynach Food, Drink & Music Festival, Caerphilly Food & Drink Festival and Bargoed May Fair) have brought in nearly 22,000 visitors to our town centres.
Thank you to Bargoed Town Council for financially supporting the event.
Hear what the town’s local businesses thought of the event:
Reverie, Creators Market – “Saturday was amazing for us, and although the good weather helped, there was a constant stream of customers in and out of our shop all day. At times you couldn’t move in the shop because of the number of people in there. It was a record day for sales, so events and fairs like these definitely help to bring people into the town and customers into the shops.”
Bowen & La Bamba Barbershop / Awaydayz Clothing – “It was the best business day we’ve ever had when an event has been held in town, we can’t wait to get involved with the next one!”
The Square Royale Pub – “It was a very, very busy day and our table bookings were practically full. It was nice having stalls outside the pub, and it was great to see so many people in town. Events like this really help support local businesses.”
Barnardo’s Charity Shop – “We were very busy both instore and with our outside tabletop sale, and it was nice to see so many people in town. Events like this help to bring the community spirit back to Bargoed which should be everyone’s aim!”
Flair & Foxy – “It was our first time trading in Bargoed. It was a great atmosphere.”
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